The Five Tax Questions Every Startup Investor Should Answer
Taxes are generally the last thing on the minds of most startup investors. Find out some of the key tax implications of investing in startups.
Tag: Angel Investing
Accredited Investor – Overview and History
The Accredited Investor definition is a cornerstone of Regulation D and an objective way for issuers to identify potential investors for private offer…
Zero to One by Peter Thiel – Book Summary
Peter Thiel, famed investor and founder, shares his personal lessons and thoughts on startups. This is a must-read for both startup founders and inves…
Top 7 Methods for Valuing Startups – Valuation (Part 2)
What are the top seven methods for valuing early-stage startups? In Valuation Part 2, we cover what those seven methods are as well as some pros and c…
Due Diligence 101 (Part 2) – The #1 Reason Why Startups Fail and How to Screen Deals
In part 2, we get into the #1 reason why startups fail, the 5T framework for early-stage crowdfunding deal screening, and how to get your free Crowdwi…
Crowdfund Investing vs. Angel Investing – 5 Ways They Differ
Equity crowdfunding is sometimes referred to as "micro-angel investing." While it may have a lot in common with angel investing, there are also many d…
Angel by Jason Calacanis – Book Review and Key Lessons
For our first monthly investment book review, we dive into Jason Calacanis' book "Angel: How to Invest in Tech Startups". Find out what some of the ke…
How Much Time to Spend on Due Diligence
Today, we look to provide some perspective on the question "how much time should I spend on due diligence for equity crowdfunding?" We analyze histori…
Monte Carlo Analysis of WeFunder Results – Q4-2018
Interested in some actual analysis of real equity crowdfunding data to date? We constructed a Monte Carlo Simulation to run over 140,000 investment sc…
What Financial Returns to Expect from Equity Crowdfunding
With the high risk of failure in equity crowdfunding, what are the returns that investors can expect? We will use historical data from Angels and VCs …